Showing posts with label Bikes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bikes. Show all posts
Sunday, November 13, 2011
City Ride
I'd missed the City Ride with LCSG a week ago as it was Hari Raya Haji, and this was a ride I really wanted to try, so I checked out the route map on Taiwoon's blog and had a relaxing morning ride with my brother. I rode on the Brompton M2L and brought the Dahon MuP8 for my brother. All pics are taken with the iPhone using the Camera+ app.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Childhood Neighbourhood - Photo Essay
The weather was fantastic today so I got on the Dahon to visit the neighbourhod where I grew up.
En route from Tampines central
Our first family flat. Stayed here during my Kindergarten and Primary School Days
The Econ Minimart is now a bike shop.
No more sand at the playground. After playing, we used to buy ice lollies from the makcik on the third floor.
We used to play table-tennis here, but the tables are gone. We didn't have paddles all the time, so we used anything we could, even Tat Sing slippers!
Even the Mama Shop is gone.
The NTUC is still here, but now open 24 hrs.
A pinoy store? Integrated!
The video rental store is now half its size. And can handle your laundry.
I used to walk this long stretch many times, most of the time to buy our favourite chicken rice. The stall has long disappeared.
My primary school. Looks so grand now.
No more Dragon playground, but I guess the kids can now play when it's raining.
On the way back, grabbed some chicken rice from Afghanistan, one of the oldest and most popular food joints in Tampines.
Much has changed, some remain.
En route from Tampines central
Our first family flat. Stayed here during my Kindergarten and Primary School Days
The Econ Minimart is now a bike shop.
No more sand at the playground. After playing, we used to buy ice lollies from the makcik on the third floor.
We used to play table-tennis here, but the tables are gone. We didn't have paddles all the time, so we used anything we could, even Tat Sing slippers!
Even the Mama Shop is gone.
The NTUC is still here, but now open 24 hrs.
A pinoy store? Integrated!
The video rental store is now half its size. And can handle your laundry.
I used to walk this long stretch many times, most of the time to buy our favourite chicken rice. The stall has long disappeared.
My primary school. Looks so grand now.
No more Dragon playground, but I guess the kids can now play when it's raining.
On the way back, grabbed some chicken rice from Afghanistan, one of the oldest and most popular food joints in Tampines.
Much has changed, some remain.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Family Cycling
One of the most important things about cycling is that I get to do it as a family. After trawling the Internet, I came to the conclusion that fellow local cyclist Matt Chia has found a reasonable solution. I first read it on an older post but he has an updated one you can check out here.
Fixing up is easy and quick, 5 mins max. All you need is an allen key. This is how / where you attach the clamp to the seatpost.
Then you slot in the seat rails.
My wife rides the Brompton, me and son on the Dahon.
Making bubbles in the park.
The child seat is a Bellelli which I purchased from My Bike Shop. It is rated to carry a child up to 22 kg.
Fixing up is easy and quick, 5 mins max. All you need is an allen key. This is how / where you attach the clamp to the seatpost.
Then you slot in the seat rails.
My wife rides the Brompton, me and son on the Dahon.
Making bubbles in the park.
The child seat is a Bellelli which I purchased from My Bike Shop. It is rated to carry a child up to 22 kg.
Monday, October 24, 2011
First LCSG Ride
This marks my first ride with LovecyclingSG.
Even before reaching the meeting point at Vivo, I'd already made some friends at Seah Im carpark. It's quite simple really; you see someone with a bike, and give a knowing smile or nod. Turns out it was their first ride too.
I was warmly greeted by Taiwoon, and walked around the group, checked out the variety of bicycles and had some small chats.
After a safety brief, we went off towards Keppel Bay. It was a first for me, riding in such a big group. There were probably 40 or so cyclists, age ranging from primary school children to retirees (my estimation) and all sorts of bicycles - road, foldies, mountain, recumbent, market...
It was really interesting going to places which I would probably never experience, and to places that I haven't been to in a long, long time.
We went from Vivo - Keppel Bay - Labrador Park - Telok Blangah (breakfast) - Hort Park (plus killer slope!) - Haw Par Villa - Vivo. Something like that.
I didn't take many pictures as I was simply focusing on enjoying the ride, but photography is definitely in the plan for future rides. Did I say future? Yes, I will definitely join this group for more rides for a variety of reasons:
Inclusivity - anyone with any type of ride is welcome. There are fast rider groups and slow rider groups. Pick yours.
Fun - the group is not too serious. There are bike experts and there are noobs like me and all sorts in between. It's ok.
Food - do I need explain?
Adventure - How much of Singapore have you seen? You cannot say there's nothing to do and nowhere to go in Singapore.
If you want to find out more about the group you can check out the forum or facebook group.
Even before reaching the meeting point at Vivo, I'd already made some friends at Seah Im carpark. It's quite simple really; you see someone with a bike, and give a knowing smile or nod. Turns out it was their first ride too.
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| Meeting point at Vivo, ready to roll. |
I was warmly greeted by Taiwoon, and walked around the group, checked out the variety of bicycles and had some small chats.
After a safety brief, we went off towards Keppel Bay. It was a first for me, riding in such a big group. There were probably 40 or so cyclists, age ranging from primary school children to retirees (my estimation) and all sorts of bicycles - road, foldies, mountain, recumbent, market...
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| Keppel Bay |
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| Keppel Bay |
It was really interesting going to places which I would probably never experience, and to places that I haven't been to in a long, long time.
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| Labrador Park - photographer's finger cameo appearance |
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| My Ride went to Hell and back, unscathed |
We went from Vivo - Keppel Bay - Labrador Park - Telok Blangah (breakfast) - Hort Park (plus killer slope!) - Haw Par Villa - Vivo. Something like that.
I didn't take many pictures as I was simply focusing on enjoying the ride, but photography is definitely in the plan for future rides. Did I say future? Yes, I will definitely join this group for more rides for a variety of reasons:
Inclusivity - anyone with any type of ride is welcome. There are fast rider groups and slow rider groups. Pick yours.
Fun - the group is not too serious. There are bike experts and there are noobs like me and all sorts in between. It's ok.
Food - do I need explain?
Adventure - How much of Singapore have you seen? You cannot say there's nothing to do and nowhere to go in Singapore.
If you want to find out more about the group you can check out the forum or facebook group.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Dahon MuP8 and Brompton M2L folded size comparison
One of the considerations in purchasing a foldable bike is the size, after-the-fold.
First, the Brompton M2L
Next, the Dahon MuP8
Overlay
As you can see, the Brompton folds down to a reasonably smaller package, however do take note that we are comparing a 20" wheeled Dahon and a 16" wheeled Brompton.
First, the Brompton M2L
Next, the Dahon MuP8
Overlay
As you can see, the Brompton folds down to a reasonably smaller package, however do take note that we are comparing a 20" wheeled Dahon and a 16" wheeled Brompton.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Brompton Technical Workshop
The Brompton Technical Workshop was organised by Diginexx. Prior to this, I had never fiddled with a bike, and thought it was a good thing to have some technical knowledge on bike maintenance.
With clean bike!
Though some of the skills were specific to the Brompton, there were also other universal and important skills that I learnt:
Removing wheels and tyres
Replacing inner tube
Breaking and fixing up the chain
In short, it is good to attend these types of workshops for your own knowledge, and especially because you will have assistance and support during the process.
With clean bike!
Though some of the skills were specific to the Brompton, there were also other universal and important skills that I learnt:
Removing wheels and tyres
Replacing inner tube
Breaking and fixing up the chain
In short, it is good to attend these types of workshops for your own knowledge, and especially because you will have assistance and support during the process.
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